1056 University Avenue

Palo Alto, CA 94301

$5,375,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
3
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
3,848 Sq. Ft.
$1,397 / Sq. Ft.
3,848
Sq. Ft.
$1,397
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Landmark Crescent Park Mediterranean. Built n 1927, this Mediterranean jewel crowns the south side of University Avenue on a large lot of almost 17,000 sf. The home is both architecturally significant and family friendly. An impressive entry foyer with trompe 'loeil ceilings opens to grand living room with fireplace and sunroom on one side and on the other a formal dining room with floor to ceiling windows and coffered ceiling in a Moroccan motif. The lovely breakfast room leads to the kitchen with...Landmark Crescent Park Mediterranean. Built n 1927, this Mediterranean jewel crowns the south side of University Avenue on a large lot of almost 17,000 sf. The home is both architecturally significant and family friendly. An impressive entry foyer with trompe 'loeil ceilings opens to grand living room with fireplace and sunroom on one side and on the other a formal dining room with floor to ceiling windows and coffered ceiling in a Moroccan motif. The lovely breakfast room leads to the kitchen with Portuguese blue & white tile counters. The laundry room separates kitchen from guest room with full bath which opens to the backyard. The artfully curved stairway w/ wrought iron bannister leads to the 2nd floor which features 3 bedrooms & 2 baths. The huge Primary Suite opens onto lovely balcony overlooking the backyard and has an astonishing green tile bath and walk-in closet. Two other large bedrooms share cute Jack and Jill bath. Outside are mature gardens, Heritage Redwood and big pool

Listing Agent

  1. Michael Hall

    Michael Hall

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01133676

Property Details for 1056 University Avenue

MLS City Name
PALO ALTO
Building Type
Detached
Style
Mediterranean
Garage Spaces
2
View
Neighborhood
Cross Street
Chaucer

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Michael Hall, DRE #01133676; Compass, Tricia Soliz, DRE #01836700

Sold By Compass, Judy Citron, DRE #01825569

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LISTING UPDATED: 12/16/2021 03:01 PM

Property Details for 1056 University Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #ML81833468
Days on Compass210
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1927
Lot Size0.38 AC / 16,757 SF
CountySanta Clara County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Michael Hall, DRE #01133676; Compass, Tricia Soliz, DRE #01836700

Sold By Compass, Judy Citron, DRE #01825569

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Building Information for 1056 University Avenue

Stories2Year Built1927Building Size-Lot Size0.38 AC / 16,757 SF

Payment Calculator

$34,810 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$29,334

Property Taxes

$5,476

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1056 University Avenue

Features
Room Information
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Finished, Den / Study / Office, Laundry Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Half on Ground Floor, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower over Tub - 1, Tile, Tub in Primary Bedroom
  • Bedrooms: 4.0
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Possible Bedrooms: .00
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Number of Half Bathrooms: 1
Features
  • Communications: Cable TV
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Living Room, Outside, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Utility Room, Washer
  • Living SqFt: 3848
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Type: Pool - Cover, Pool - Heated
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Water: Public
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Detached Garage, Guest / Visitor Parking
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Area Text: Crescent Park
  • Property Faces: Northwest
  • Roof: Tile
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • TIC Agreement: No
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 1056
  • Street Name: University
  • Street Suffix: Avenue
  • Area ID: 239
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Number Of Stories: 2
  • Structure SqFt: 3848
  • Structure SqFt Source: Assessor
  • Age: 94
Development Information
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Zoning Detail: R1929
Location Information
  • City Limits: Yes
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Parcel Number: 003-05-026
  • County Name: Santa Clara
  • City Name: PALO ALTO
  • City Postal ID: 46
  • Postal Code: 94301
  • Elementary School: 309
  • Elementary School District: 481
  • Middle School Text: Frank S. Greene Middle
  • High School District Text: Palo Alto Unified
  • High School Text: Palo Alto High
Lot Information
  • Current Rent: $0
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Wood
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Raised
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: .38
  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Yard Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Fenced, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn
Mobile / Manufactured Information
Other Information
  • Dual Variable: No
Listing Info
Rental Info
  • Lease Type: Net

Property History for 1056 University Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1056 University Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$4,590,000Additions$892,500Total$5,482,500
Tax Record2023$65,714 ($5,476 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt3,848 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,848 SqFtStories2Lot Size17,138 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1927ZoningR1929CountySANTA CLARAAPN003-05-026Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1056 University Avenue

This home is within Palo Alto Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Addison Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle
Public6 to 8

Palo Alto High School
Public9 to 12

Ohlone Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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Listing Courtesy of Compass, Michael Hall, DRE #01133676; Compass, Tricia Soliz, DRE #01836700

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